Articles tagged under: Bill Gordon
Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…Tight Supplies May Require the U.S. to Import Soybeans
Published March 10, 2021
Soybean supplies are tight this year. American Soybean Growers Association Chairman and Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon says one year can make a big difference. "Last year, we were talking about having all of these extra soybeans. China wasn't buying.…American Soybean Association Names 2021 Leadership
Published December 11, 2020
The American Soybean Association elected a new governing committee for 2021. Valley Springs, South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott is president. Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon moves into the chairmanship role. Four new at-large members were named to the governing committee.…A Record Export Pace
Published November 16, 2020
American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon is pleased to see China buying U.S. soybeans again. "We just set a record pace of soybean exports. We had decent yields and there will be some tight carryout, but soybeans will be the…Deputy Secretary Censky to Return to ASA
Published September 18, 2020
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is returning to his previous role as CEO of the American Soybean Association. Censky, who is a Minnesota native, served at the helm of ASA for 21 years before joining USDA in 2017. According to…American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years
Published August 4, 2020
The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would…ASA President Responds to Dicamba Litigation
Published June 18, 2020
American Soybean Association President and Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon got most of his dicamba applied before the June 20 cutoff, but others weren't as lucky. "The weather and court ruling has definitely been frustrating and adding stress to farmers."…USSEC Reviews Global Market Situation
Published April 16, 2020
The U.S. Soybean Export Council hosted a global digital conference and situation report this past week. Despite the impact from COVID-19, American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon offered a clear message for the international marketplace. "We are open for business."…Optimistic that Trade with China Will Pick Up
Published February 28, 2020
American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon remains optimistic that trade with China will pick up, but it might take a while. "It's never perfect, but if we can get these markets to respond positively, farmers will grow soybeans. We had…